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- Today
Does Everyone Have Their Own Truth? + Can Good Works Outweigh Our Sin?
Does everyone have their own truth? Can good works outweigh our sin? Todd sits down with William, a political science student at Kennesaw State University, to discuss objective truth, the gospel, and whether anyone can be made right with God through good works. Segment 1 • Does everyone have their own truth? • William explains his view of God and Christianity. • Todd challenges the idea that sincere belief determines reality. Segment 2 • William attempts to explain the gospel. • Does Jesus' death automatically remove everyone's guilt? • Why God's holiness and justice make the gospel necessary. Segment 3 • Can good works outweigh our sin? • What does it really mean to be born again? • Todd explains why salvation cannot be earned. Segment 4 • Todd reflects on the conversation with William. • Practical lessons for sharing the gospel on a college campus. • Why evangelism should focus on Christ instead of winning arguments. ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
- Yesterday55 min
Mailbag Tuesday: Should You Leave a Church Over Bethel Music? + Do Babies Go to Heaven?
It’s Mailbag Week! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • Anonymous: Should I leave my church because it uses Bethel Music? • Anonymous: How should I handle toxic in-laws while honoring Christ? Segment 2 • Todd explains what it really means to be a biblical man—and why protecting your wife is harder than going to the gym. • Can you explain the gospel in just 30 seconds? Segment 3 • Did Jimmy use AI to create a new Wretched Radio theme song? • Joseph: Do babies who die go to heaven? • Steve: How can I serve the Lord when my health keeps me from doing ministry? Segment 4 • Todd shares two practical ways churches can better connect younger and older generations. • Dakota: Should I stop giving to my church if I disagree with how it spends money? ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
- 2 days ago55 min
Mailbag Monday: Is It OK To Keep Secrets From Your Spouse? + Will We Remember Our Sins In Heaven? + Flat Earth?
It’s Mailbag Week! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • David: Is it OK to keep secrets from your spouse? • Betty: Will we remember our sins when we're in heaven? Segment 2 • Anonymous: How can I stop focusing on my spouse's faults instead of my own? • Todd shares an encouraging testimony about how Drive By Parenting transformed one father's relationship with his son. Segment 3 • Anonymous: After overcoming a porn addiction, what should I fight next? • Todd and Jimmy: Does cornbread need cracklins... and does honey belong on it? Segment 4 • Brent: Is euthanizing a suffering pet biblical? • Joanne: What should Christians think about Flat Earth claims? • Anonymous: Can a divorced man who came to Christ later still serve as a pastor? • Stuart: Should you share the gospel the moment you meet someone? ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
- 5 days ago55 min
Mailbag Friday: Women Pastors, Elder-Led vs. Congregation-Led & Leaving Your Church
It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • Jeremy: Should we simplify the gospel for young children, or should we teach them about hell? • Anonymous: Should someone become a church member before serving on the worship team? Segment 2 • Anonymous: What's the biblical difference between elder-led and congregational church governance? • Kenny: Should Christians ever say "namaste"? • Anonymous: Should Christians support rebuilding a third temple in Jerusalem? Segment 3 • Anonymous: What should I do if my wife and I disagree about women serving as pastors? • Joe: Would it be wrong to deny Christ if it meant saving someone else's life? • Rob: Is witnessing to atheists online as effective as sharing the gospel in person? Segment 4 • Corey: Should Christians stay in a church that's drifting theologically or leave? • Mike: How should I deal with the desire for marriage after repeated rejection? • Anonymous: Are we running out of time to freely share the gospel? ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
- 6 days ago54 min
You’re Parenting The Wrong Problem
Are Christian parents focusing too much on behavior and not enough on the heart? Todd sits down with bestselling author Dr. Tedd Tripp for a candid conversation about biblical parenting, technology, smartphones, prodigal children, and why the gospel—not behavior modification—is the foundation of faithful parenting. Segment 1 • Why parenting is harder than ever. • Technology, pornography, and the dangers parents often underestimate. • Why your child's greatest need isn't better behavior. Segment 2 • Should your child have a smartphone? • Why so many Christian kids walk away from home—and the faith. • The importance of staying engaged in your child's life. Segment 3 • Can you prevent a prodigal child? • Why influence is more powerful than authority. • Practical wisdom for raising children in a distracted world. Segment 4 • What if you feel like you've already failed as a parent? • Why it's never too late to faithfully shepherd your child. • Finding hope in the power of the gospel and the grace of God. ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
- 1 weeks ago55 min
Do You Actually Understand the Gospel?
Do you actually understand the gospel? Many people think it's about being a good person, earning God's favor, or simply saying you're sorry. As Todd speaks with students at Georgia Tech, he uncovers several common misunderstandings and explains the life-changing truth of what Christ has done for sinners. Segment 1 • Is Christianity just another version of karma? • Can being a "good person" make you right with God? • What the gospel actually teaches. Segment 2 • Does science eliminate the need for a Creator? • Why design points to a Designer. • The biggest question of all: Is Christianity true? Segment 3 Are people basically good or fundamentally sinful? Why God's justice makes the gospel such good news. What it really means to repent and believe. Segment 4 Can you know the gospel without truly knowing Christ? How can you know if your faith is genuine? The marks of true conversion. ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
- 1 weeks ago55 min
Which False Teaching Is Most Dangerous?
Which is more dangerous: denying the exclusivity of Christ, teaching that all religions lead to God, or claiming people can be saved without hearing the gospel? Todd compares several popular teachings and explains why one stands above the rest. Segment 1 • A female “preacher” claims Jesus isn't "my way or the highway." • Can John 14:6 really mean something other than what Jesus said? • Why denying Christ's exclusivity destroys the gospel. Segment 2 • William Lane Craig says people can be saved without hearing the name of Jesus. • Does Romans 1 teach that general revelation is enough for salvation? • Why Todd says this teaching undermines the Great Commission. Segment 3 • Raphael Warnock says many religions lead to the same God. • An imam defends Muhammad's marriage to a child. • Which teaching does Todd say is actually the most dangerous? Segment 4 • John MacArthur's message to pastors who feel discouraged. • Why faithful ministry always comes with criticism. • How every church member can encourage their pastor. ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
- 1 weeks ago55 min
The One Question Every Political Debate Must Answer
Every political debate eventually comes down to one question: "Says who?" Todd explains why Christians must ground every argument in God's authority—not history, culture, or public opinion. Segment 1 • Why Todd says Stephen Miller's argument ultimately falls short. • The one question every political debate must answer. • Why Christians can't ultimately appeal to history, culture, or tradition. Segment 2 • What sin Todd says is fueling so much of today's cultural conflict. • Who actually decides what's "good," "normal," and "beautiful"? • Why our battle isn't ultimately against people—it's against rebellion toward God. Segment 3 • The one phrase that explains nearly every rebellion in Scripture. • What Noah, Babel, Pharaoh, and the book of Judges all have in common. • What happens when a society rejects God's authority. Segment 4 • Why Christian parents shouldn't make themselves the ultimate authority. • Charles Spurgeon on the only authority that matters. • How "Thus saith the Lord" should shape every area of a Christian's life. ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
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